{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Community Resource ","title":"Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Support in Iowa","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":320,"description":"In this Community Resource Podcast episode, special host Paula Bell sits down with Keesha Ward, Director of Development at the Alzheimer’s Association in Iowa, to break down Alzheimer’s, dementia, and where families can turn for support.\nKeesha explains the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, why language matters, and how stigma and confusion keep people from getting help. She also shares how the Alzheimer’s Association connects Iowans to resources at no cost, including more than 60 support groups across the state and major research investments at the University of Iowa.\nIf you support a loved one with memory loss, work in healthcare, or care about community health, this conversation provides you with practical next steps and real resources you can use today.\nHosted by My City My Health Presents: The Community Resource Podcast. Recorded live at the My City My Health Conference.\nShow notes\nAbout this episode\nGuest: Keesha Ward, Director of Development, Alzheimer’s Association (Iowa)\nHost: Paula Bell\nEvent: My City My Health Presents: The Community Resource Podcast\nRecorded at: My City My Health Conference\nWhat you will learn\nWhat dementia is and how Alzheimer’s fits under the dementia umbrella\nWhy people often use “Alzheimer’s” and “dementia” interchangeably\nHow the Alzheimer’s Association supports Iowans at no cost\nWho support groups are for and how they help\nHow research funding in Iowa supports future treatments and care\nKey points from the conversation\nDementia is the broad category. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia.\nThe Alzheimer’s Association focuses on connecting people to resources and care at no cost.\nThere are more than 60 support groups across Iowa for:Caregivers\nPeople living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s\nFamily members\nCommunity members who want to understand and support\nThe Association invests over one million dollars in research at the University of Iowa.\nSupport groups are not limited to one type of person or one...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/c5JnnAnvxyUZnIBbPJuiZfjNvfcD57ye4QLZa2MSRVY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNzY1/Zjg3YTAzY2U3OWQ5/ZTBjMjc1ZGJmZDk3/MDRlOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}